The Beautifull Lake On The Hill

Located at the top of Mount Kelimutu, Ende Regency, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Lake Kelimutu is already known as a three-color lake. This lake consists of three lakes that have different water colors. In addition to the beauty of the lake, you will also be presented with a natural panorama of the Kelimutu mountains which are still very beautiful. Mount Kelimutu which is as high as 1,640 meters above sea level (masl) is not the only mountain here, because there are two other mountains, namely Mount Kelido (16.41 masl) and Mount Kelibara 1,630 (masl)

Geographically, Lake Kelimutu is located within the Kelimutu National Park area, Ende Regency. To get to Lake Kelimutu, you can start the journey from the center of Ende City. From Ende City, you can go to the village at the foot of Mount Kelimutu, namely Moni Village. The distance from Moni Village to the gate of Kelimutu National Park can be reached by walking for about 30 minutes.

The lake was first discovered by a Dutchman (thousands of Lio people) in 1915, Van Such Telen. Scientifically, the discoloration of Lake Kelimutu is a factor in the content of minerals, lichens and rocks in the crater and also the influence of the Sun’s light. Scientists are convinced that this lake was formed from the eruption of volcanic mountains in ancient times. This phenomenon has attracted the attention of geologists due to the presence of lakes that have three different colors but are on this same mountain.

Kelimutu National Park is home to 19 species of endangered birds. The bird species are Punai Flores (Treron Floris), Wallacea Owl (Otus Silvicola), Jungle-Swinging Brush (Rhinomyias Oscillans), Flores Kancilan (Pachycephala Nudigula), Sepah Dwarf (Pericrocotus Lansbergei), Tesia Timor (Tesia Everetti), Crested Opior (Lophozosterops Dohertyi), Thick-billed Opior (Heleia Crassirostris), Golden Chili (Dicaeum Annae), Kehicap Flores (Monarcha Sacerdotum), Matari Honeybird (Nectarinia solaris), and Flores Eagle (Spizaetus floris).

The price of a 3-color lake entrance ticket is very affordable.

Of course, for local or domestic visitors, a tourist attraction fee of Rp. 5,000 per person is charged.

 Foreign or overseas visitors are charged Rp. 150.000 per pax.

Parking fee is charged Rp. 5.000 for motorbikes and cars of Rp. 10.000.

Tourism Around Mount Kelimutu

Mount Kelimutu is famous for its extraordinary natural beauty. There are many tourist attractions that you can visit and in the same direction / program.

Murundao Falls | It is located in Koanara Village in Kelimutu District. Murundao waterfall with a height of ± 15 meters offers a beautiful natural charm. Its pristine natural location makes you feel at home to relax on the edge of this waterfall. Ae Oka Detusoko Hot Spring Pool | You can enjoy the warmth of soaking or just dipping your feet in the Ae Oka Detusoko Pond. Kelimutu Lake | Is the best tour located in Mount Kelimutu. You can see 3 colors emanating from this lake. Teletubies Hill | You can live on the vast, verdant hill of Teletubies. You can find this hill when visiting Riung Kelimutu Wologai Traditional Village | The village is located on Mount Kelimutu. This Traditional Village is very unique and has friendly residents. You can see the unique traditional houses in this village

Temples in Bali that tourists must visit on Galungan Day

All roadsides in Bali will be filled with Penjors during Galungan Day

Galungan Day is held every 210 days by all Hindus in Bali to commemorate the victory of dharma (good) over adharma (evil), a symbol of lust.

On Galungan day, the Balinese people will go to the temple to pray. Apart from that, on Galungan day, they will meet and gather with their families.

Visiting Bali during Galungan Day is the right moment for tourists to see Balinese culture.

On Galungan Holy Day, every resident’s house will be decorated with decorations from janur or what the Balinese call “penjor”. Penjor symbolizes the Dragon Basuki, which means prosperity.

There are several recommended places to visit during Galungan Day celebrations.

1. Beji Sangsit Temple

Beji Sangsit Temple has existed since ancient times.

It is not known what year it was built because no remains tell this temple’s history. The temple is located in Sangsit Village, Sawan District, Singaraja.

Beji Sangsit Temple has meaning and benefits farmers by irrigating the rice fields. Apart from that, this temple is also used to ask for the safety and welfare of Ida Sanghyang Widhi.

The uniqueness of the architectural style of Beji Sangsit Temple is also the main attraction of this temple. In one of the buildings in this temple, namely at Gedong Simpen, there is a statue of the woman Dewi Sri which symbolizes fertility.

2. Lempuyang Temple

On certain days, such as Galungan Day, Lempuyang Temple will be crowded with Balinese Hindus to pray.

This temple, located in the eastern part of the island of Bali in Karangasem Regency, went viral because it was used as a photo spot by visiting tourists.

The location of the photo spot is at Penataran Agung Lempuyang Temple. Lempuyang Temple is located at an altitude of 1,175 meters above sea level.

To be able to reach this temple, tourists have to go through a lot of stairs and a reasonably steep location.

3. Besakih Temple

Apart from being visited by Hindus for prayers, Besakih Temple is also visited by foreign tourists.

Besakih Temple is the largest temple in Bali, located at the foot of Mount Agung, Besakih Village, Rendang, Karangasem, Bali.

Besakih comes from the Sanskrit word “wasuki” or Old Javanese language “basuki”, which means safe. Besakih Temple will be crowded with Hindus in Bali on certain holy days, including Galungan Day.

Besakih Temple was built in 1284 by Rsi Markandeya, a Hindu religious leader of Indian descent. This temple is often referred to as the “Mother of Temple” because Besakih Temple is the centre of all temple activities in Bali.

Besakih Temple is also frequently visited by tourists, both domestic and foreign tourists, to see Hindu prayer activities at this temple and its uniqueness of this temple.

4. Tanah Lot Temple

Tanah Lot Temple, seen from any side, is fascinating. Besides seeing Balinese culture, tourists can also see the beautiful view of the sea at Tanah Lot Temple.

Bali has a temple in the middle of a lake and other unique temples, such as the Tanah Lot Temple. This temple is considered special because of its location in the middle of the sea.

Tanah Lot Temple comes from the word “land”, which means land or island, and the meaning of the word “lot” or “lod” is the sea, so it can be interpreted that Tanah Lot means land or island located in the ocean.

Tanah Lot Temple was built to worship the god of the sea and pray for safety, and Danghyang Nirartha constructed this magnificent temple.

Apart from being a place of prayer for Hindus, Tanah Lot Temple, tourists can also see the beauty of the sunset here, beautified by the presence of a temple in the middle of the sea.

5. Ulun Danu Beratan Temple

A temple in the middle of the lake makes Ulun Danu Beratan Temple a unique temple in Bali.

This temple is in the middle of Lake Beratan, Candikuning, Baturiti, Tabanan, Bali. Ulun Danu Temple means temple above the lake. Its existence in the middle of the lake is unique to this temple.

This temple was founded in Saka 1557 (Year AD 1634) by I Gusti Agung Putu, a king from the Kingdom of Mengwi, to worship God in His manifestation as Tri Murti (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva) in expecting fertility, and prosperity.

Besides being able to carry out prayer activities, tourists can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Beratan by doing recreation with family.